cheap thrills: things to do for under $10 (item five)
so far, cheap thrills has reported on the tallahassee rock gym, playing with the dog, reading a book, and holding a dessert+games night. today, i suggest another personal favorite:
visit the municipal pool
tallahassee parks and recreation has a number of public pools that offer lap swim, open swim, water aerobics, swim lessons, and even a synchronized swimming team. at a mere $3 entrance fee, you can take a friend and still not hit the $10 mark. to visit the city's website for details on pool locations and hours click here.
swimming, as you may already know, can act as a low-impact full body workout that encourages cardiac and pulmonary health while building strength and flexibility. additionally, having an in-water workout seems to leave you with more relaxed muscles than some other forms of exercise. but if you'd rather just play, the pool can accommodate that as well. the trousdell location even offers a fun wading pool with a slide!
whichever route you take, fun and games or serious exercise, remember that even in the water you can become dehydrated, so be sure to bring a bottle of drinking water. other tips to improve your pool experience: remember that water reflects light and you will burn faster pool-side or in the water than away from the pool, so apply a good water proof sunblock according to the label's instructions. finally, if you can, pack a pair of swim goggles to protect your eyes from chlorine irritation.